Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

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SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

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Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Western PA Writing Project

February 12, 2011 – 4:20 pm | 3,066 views
2011-02-12-Sat Show Pics 002 Students of the Western PA Writing Project join us to share some of their recent compositions, live in our studios.

Ortner-Roberts Duo

February 12, 2011 – 1:41 pm | 1,580 views
2011-02-12-Sat Show Pics 008 We're pleased to once again host the very talented Ortner-Roberts duo, who will perform a special Valentine's set, live on SLB.

The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park – Who Do You Love?

February 11, 2011 – 2:19 pm | 1,649 views
Students at The Environmental Charter School at Frick park discuss love in time for Valentine's Day!

Pittsburgh Linden K-5 – Something Worth Trying

February 11, 2011 – 1:54 pm | 1,917 views

Students at Pgh Linden K-5 discuss the value and importance of trying  something new.

Aidan [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Aidan_10_Something-Worth-Trying-Interview_Challenges_Fear_Overcoming_Trying.mp3]

Amya [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Amya_8_Something-Worth-Trying_Trying_Fear_Overcoming_Challenges.mp3]

Aurora [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Aurora_10_Something-Worth-Trying_Trying_Challenges_Sports_Overcoming.mp3]

Jakobi [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Jakobi_10_Something-Worth-Trying_Sports_Trying_Overcoming_Challenges.mp3]

Kyra (age 9) [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Kyra_9_Something-Worth-Trying_Trying_Overcoming_Challenges_Fun.mp3]

Kyra (age 9) Poem [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Kyra_9_Something-Worth-Trying_Trying_Leadership_Overcoming_Poetry.mp3]

Kyra (age 10) [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Kyra_10_Something-Worth-Trying_Fear_Overcoming_Challenges_Trying.mp3]

Lexis [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/Lexis_9_Something-Worth-Trying_Challenges_Overcoming_Trying_Sports.mp3]

London [audio:http://slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Linden/2011-02-02Something-Worth-Trying/London_9_Something-Worth-Trying_Trying_Overcoming_Challenges_Sports.mp3]

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The Ellis School w/ PPC at Frick Park – Urban Eco Stewards

February 10, 2011 – 2:18 pm | 1,649 views
This week SLB talked to teens participating in the Urban Eco Stewards program about protecting the environment and the importance of the public parks.

Gateway High School – Leadership And Memories

February 9, 2011 – 3:25 pm | 1,435 views
Young teens reflect on leadership, baseball, poverty and their futures.

Greensburg-Salem Middle School – Transitioning to High School

February 9, 2011 – 2:16 pm | 2,621 views
Greensberg-Salem 3 Greensburg Salem Middle School students discuss the challenges they face upon their transition to high school.

Big Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina

February 5, 2011 – 1:13 pm | 1,915 views
2011-02-05-Sat Show Pics 004 Meet a "big/little" pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child's life. This week we're joined by Big Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina, along with BBBS staff member Lauren Etling.

Amarillis

February 5, 2011 – 11:54 am | 3,150 views
2011-02-05-Sat Show Pics 007 This week we're pleased to welcome Amarillis, an acoustic trio who specialize in English country dances, waltzes and contras, live in our studios.

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot

February 5, 2011 – 11:41 am | 2,883 views
2011-02-05-Sat Show Pics 001 We’re pleased to welcome two young members of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot, as well as PPT’s Director of Education, Rob Zellers, as they preview PPT’s biggest event of the season. See website for further detail.